I don't know if this article will be of any help-my former colleague and I
describe our efforts to create a health literacy curriculum and document its
effects:

 

Sicat, B. L., & Hill, L. H. (2005). Enhancing student knowledge about the
prevalence and consequences of low health literacy. American Journal of
Pharmaceutical Education, 69(4), Article 62. To view:
<http://www.ajpe.org/galleys/aj690462/aj690462.pdf>
http://www.ajpe.org/view.asp?art=aj690462&pdf=yes 

 

 

Lilian H. Hill 
Assistant Professor of Adult Education 
University of Southern Mississippi 
#5027, 118 College Drive 
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001 
601-266-4622 
FAX 601-266-5141 

Make visible what, without you, might perhaps have never been seen. 
Robert Bresson 

 

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From: healthliteracy-bounces at nifl.gov
[mailto:healthliteracy-bounces at nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Maureen Lawlor
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 12:38 PM
To: The Health and Literacy Discussion List
Subject: [HealthLiteracy 2128] Re: Health Literacy Curriculum

 

This is great information. One of the courses in our associate degree
programs, Communications, now includes as one of the outcomes, "Develop and
increase health literacy through an exploration of health issues, trends,
and terms." I'm helping faculty find effective ways to meet this outcome and
this discussion list is most valuable. Thanks to all!

 

Maureen Lawlor, Ph.D., R.T., (R), (N)

Faculty Coordinator

Pima Medical Institute

9709 Third Avenue NE, Suite 400

Seattle, WA 98115

(206) 322-6100

 

Do, all day, with all your heart, with joy and energy.

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[mailto:healthliteracy-bounces at nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Jen Kimbrough JBKIMBRO
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 9:16 AM
To: The Health and Literacy Discussion List
Subject: [HealthLiteracy 2126] Re: Health Literacy Curriculum

 

We include cultural competency, communication skills, teach-back training,
adult learning & memory, and the idea of "universal precautions" for health
literacy in our provider trainings.  I'm sure there are more pieces to
include!!

 

Good luck & please share your final product.  I would love to know what is
working for others.

Jen Kimbrough, PhD 
Associate Director
Center for Youth, Family and Community Partnerships
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
336.217.9737

 

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From: "Neal, Donna Vick" <DN0913 at ecu.edu>
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Date: 07/13/2008 07:14PM
Subject: [HealthLiteracy 2127] Health Literacy Curriculum

To improve health outcomes we must find ways to overcome the challenge of
low health literacy. A key to meeting this challenge is better trained
healthcare providers. I have been an educator in a respiratory therapy
program for 15 years. Two of the major units included in the curriculum are
patient communication and patient education. However, there has been little
focus on health literacy. I would like to develop a more comprehensive
health literacy curriculum that can be used to supplement the content that
is currently taught. Having said that, I am soliciting ideas for a health
literacy curriculum. Any information would be helpful. 

  

Donna Neal 

Respiratory Therapist/Educator 

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